The US authorities intend to give frozen Iranian assets to the Persian Gulf countries

The US government intends to redirect frozen Iranian assets to the Persian Gulf countries in order to compensate for the damage caused by Iran and prevent possible damage in the future, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also instructed to assess the damage already caused by Iran to allies in In the Persian Gulf, and to explore the possibility of using Iranian assets for reconstruction, the source said.

The announcement of the US decision on Iranian assets came a day after the adviser to the supreme leader of Iran, Mohsen Rezai, told CNN that the peace agreement depends on the unblocking of $24 billion of Iranian assets frozen by the United States.

The Reuters source did not specify which assets the Ministry of Finance is studying, noting that the new measures apply not only to Tehran's frozen funds.

Information about the decision to use Iranian assets to restore Arab countries was confirmed by ABC, citing a source familiar with Bessent's plans.

"The Treasury Department will use all available tools to provide Iranian assets to our allies in In the Persian Gulf to support the restoration and repair of any future damage caused by Iran," the source said.

The Iranian assets in question may include both frozen funds and vessels seized by the United States, the source added. According to him, the administration of US President Donald Trump has already appealed to allies in In the Persian Gulf, asking them to assess the situation, says RBC.